Blizzard Triggers 75-Vehicle Pileup, Closes Eastbound I-70 in Colorado
TL;DR
A heavy snowstorm and whiteout conditions near Clear Creek County led to a massive 75-plus-vehicle pileup on eastbound I-70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel, prompting a major closure and ongoing cleanup; there were no fatalities, but 19 people were hospitalized as responders worked through slick roads and strong winds in central Colorado.
- Colorado pileup involving more than 75 crashed vehicles on snowy eastbound I-70 results in major closure CBS News
- Police release photos of pile-up crash that caused ongoing extended closure of I-70 through Colorado mountains SummitDaily.com
- Colorado highway descends into chaos after massive 75-vehicle pileup, amid hazardous winter weather Fox News
- I-70 closed over Vail Pass again for multiple crashes VailDaily.com
- I-70 closed at Eisenhower Tunnel due to large crash involving 75+ vehicles KUSA.com
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